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Christopher Day

Case from Evansville, IN dated Oct 18, 1984

Victim Details

Christopher Anderson “Chris” Day

Male

White / Caucasian

Evansville

IN

1984-10-18

7

Christopher

Day

07/21/2026

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In the early morning hours of October 18, 1984, a horrific tragedy unfolded in Evansville, Indiana, forever scarring the community. Seven-year-old Christopher Anderson 'Chris' Day, a young boy with his whole life ahead of him, was tragically killed. The perpetrator was his own father, James A. Day, an electrician with a known history of domestic violence. In an unimaginable act, James shot each of his six children, including Christopher, once in the head as they slept in their beds.

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  • AROUND THE NATION; Father Kills 6 Children And Himself, Police Say (Published 1984)
  • UPI: Man kills his six children, himself - UPI Archives
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    I can't stop thinking about how this tragedy unfolded and how there were clear warning signs that se... ...Read More
    12/16/2024
    I was recently reading about the tragic Day family case, and I just can't stop thinking about those ... ...Read More
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